There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 34m£125–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
8h 15m£41–93Drive 213.8 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Cambridgecar 213.8 mi
4h 1m£53–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
7h£76–147
Aberystwyth to Cambridge by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Cambridge station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Drummer St Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Cambridge via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Cambridge is 261 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cambridge via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Drummer St Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Bus Station in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Aberystwyth to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Cambridge is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Aberystwyth to Cambridge.
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